We
specialize in the automotive industry and are experts in
manufacturing, engineering, sales, logistics and related disciplines. Our working relationships extend from passenger cars and trucks to
over-the-road (OTR) and vocational trucks, heavy equipment (construction,
logging, etc.), RV's and aftermarket vehicle components. We work in both component production and capital equipment.

We are experts in
assisting companies source talent to expand their penetration into transplant OEMs.
We work for the new domestic companies such as Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, BMW,
etc., and we are expert at sourcing managerial talent for companies that are
supplying - or wish to supply - these OEMS. We are particularly strong in sales strategy and market development.

Retained,
Contingency and Exclusive Search

A retained search
is where your company pays our company a retainer to conduct a search. The
amount is usually 1/3 of the estimated final fee amount. A contingency search is
where the search firm agrees to conduct a search for your company and we will be paid only
if we are successful. Recruiting firms often request to be the
"exclusive" search firm on a contingency search or the exclusive
source for all candidates for a specific search regardless of source. Exclusive
contingency searches are a compromise that balances risk for both the client and
the recruiting firm and
we use this approach frequently.

There is a great
deal of intelligent discussion in the human resources community
regarding the efficacy of retained and contingency searches. The purpose of a
retainer, from the search firm's point of view, is that it is a powerful
indicator that the client company is serious. Equally important is that
individual recruiters, regardless of industry or firm size, are paid on
commission. When an individual recruiter has the choice between working on a
retained search or a contingency search, it doesn't take much imagination to
figure out which one is going to command that recruiter's attention.

From the client's
perspective, a retainer is seen as very risky and most clients want to see some
"good faith" before releasing what can be a great deal of money. There is no
real good solution for this dilema except the firm's reputation in the business.
We at NEA do not expect you to take our word for who we are and how we perform.
We have a very long list of satisified clients and we will not only provide you
with references, they will be references in your business sector - perhaps even
people you know personally. We have been around a long time and we are
well-respected. We will provide as many references - objective, arms-length
references - as you require to gain confidence that your retainer will not be
squandered.

As for when to consider a retained or contingency
approach, we have
found that retained searches are the preferred for positions earning
more than $150k per year in base compensation. Between $100k and $150k, an equal number of retained
and contingency searches are performed. Contingency searches are generally
preferred below $100k. However, any time the search has unusually difficult
parameters a retained search is likely. For example, consider a company that
is looking for a Paint Operations Manager to relocate to Mexico. That search
will not be successful unless it is retained because not only is a relocation
involved, it is to a foreign country. Second, you are looking for a manager and
most managers are well into their careers and well-established, often with
families, and probably in demand because they have proven track records of success.
This means that most every suitable candidate has options and Mexico might not be the most attractive choice
they have. All this is good, but it also indicates that the talent pool
available for THIS job is very, very small. Where you might find 100 qualified
Paint Ops people, only five of them are able and willing to move to Mexico.
Those are not odds any contingency recuiter is going to take. And it is not that
there is anything wrong with the job or Mexico, it is just the practical
realities of finding talent when the parameters are tough.

NEA is a
specialized firm - we are experts in solving problems like the one illustrated
above. When you have truly exhausted every avenue you can think of, call us. We
will solve the problem for you.

As for our practice, NEA works on the manufacturing side of industry
exclusively and we are not involved in the retail side of the business. Further,
our Account Managers specialize in specific vehicle components and/or a
functional disciplines and examples of both are presented in the table below.

We have
a proprietary database system that was developed for our exclusive use and it is used to
track an
individual's personal profile and career development and manage our client
relationships. We do not rely upon
internet candidate sourcing services such as CareerBuilder or Monster. Our candidates are
either referred to us directly by industry professionals with whom
we have personal and professional relationships or we refer to known sources to
verify candidates with whom we are not familiar.

We welcome your review of our capabilities. The list below presents component areas and
functional disciplines that are common to the industry. To send us your resume
or contact us to discuss our recruiting services,
click here: Email NEA.

Interior
Systems

ExteriorSystems

Plant
Operations

Other
Component Areas

Functional
Disciplines

Seating

Hoods,
Decklids & Spoilers

Injection
Molding

Engines
- Gas & Diesel

General
Management

Instrument
Panels

Body-in-White

Gas Assist

Electronics & Electromechanical

Sales
& Account Management

Headliners

Door-in-White

Co-Injection

Brakes
& Antilock Brakes

Plant & Manufacturing
Management

Door Panels

Bumper Beams

Compression

Telematics

Quality
Engineering

Bolsters

Bumper
Fascias

Extrusion

Fuel Injection &
Engine Management Systems

Health,
Safety & Environmental

Interior Trim

Structural/Functional

Stamping

Stamping

Production
Supervision

Restraint
Systems

Ground
Effects & Trim

Casting/Die
casting

Die
casting

Human
Resources

Air Bags

Forward &
Rear Lighting

Lost Core
Molding

Automotive
Sound Systems

Materials
Management

Seat Belts

Convertible
Systems

Low Pressure
Foam

Performance Products

Purchasing

IP Substrate

Sunroofs

Decoration

Chassis
& Driveline

Information
Systems

Instrumentation

Encapsulated
Glass

Extrusion

Resins
& Processed Materials

Accounting
& Finance

Carpet

Wheels

Milling,
Boring, Metalworking

Weather
stripping/Seals

Paint
Application

Wood Trim

Mirrors

Blow Molding

Turbo
& Supercharging Systems

Bonding
& Adhesives

Why Should NEA
Represent You?

If you
are in the transportation industry or a related business - or would like to be - we would like to speak
with you. We are a full service firm and we cover all vehicle
component areas and functional disciplines from styling to production through
aftermarket and performance products. This provides many very important benefits to you as a candidate. We are not
all things to all people, but as the matrix
box above shows, we understand the business at a very detailed level. This means that the recruiter working with you is
likely to be very knowledgeable in your area and will probably know someone you
work with - and may even know who you are - before you contact us.

Moreover, our
commitment to you is that we will put your interests before our own. Check our
references and you will find we mean what we say.

Why Should Your Company Hire NEA?

We have about ninety years of
combined experience in the car business. As noted above, some of our
recruiters have been awarded patents and others are
experts in product development, program management, plant management, and other
key areas. For example - we understand the Toyota Production System as it
relates to the entire process of concepting, building, and retailing cars right
through to their life in the used market and ultimate
"deconstruction". You will not find a recruiting firm with a better
understanding of the industry than NEA.

This expertise has enabled us to serve the aviation and
agricultural industries with equal skill and knowledge. We have many clients
that have drawn upon the expertise of automotive industry professionals to bring
modern, high-volume production engineering and manufacturing expertise to
aviation or the off-road equipment industry. We have the ability to identify
talent within the car business that can transition to related industries such as
aviation or agriculture and bring fresh thinking and energy to those industries.

We do not rely upon internet "bulletin
board" services such as Monster and CareerBuilder. Our candidates generally arrive at NEA through personal referral or through their own effort to seek
us out. There is no substitute for this
level of knowledge about a candidate and it is not something that can be
achieved using "digital referral". When candidates are unknown to us,
we verify their background through known sources.

We will send you candidates that are qualified. Qualified means that the candidate has the technical skills you require. Qualified means that the candidate has either been referred to us by someone we trust or we have researched their
background with someone we trust. Qualified also means that the candidate is willing and able to relocate if necessary and is available in the compensation range you prefer.
In short, qualified means qualified for YOUR job, not a generic job description.
It is important to understand that no system of candidate sourcing is perfect.
Each individual has wants and needs that change over time and as their
understanding of their own career aspirations evolves. However, we are experts
in assisting our candidates in understanding their objectives and crafting a
strategy to help them achieve their goals. This concentration upon the
needs of the people we represent enables us to produce successful placements
time and time again. This is evidenced by our year-over-year retention rate -
currently over 97%.

We can talk about our high standards all day long but
the proof is in our warranty. At our standard fee rates, our warranty is one
year, no questions asked. We stand behind our candidates because we have
confidence in them. As a result, you can have confidence in NEA.

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